This is experienced professional internal auditing work of normal complexity.

Work involves the examination and evaluation of management activities to help ensure the reliability and integrity of information; compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations; the safeguarding of assets; the economical and efficient use of resources; and the accomplishment of established goals and management objectives. An employee in this classification conducts or participates in audits, reviews, investigations, and management studies; provides managerial assistance; and performs other management control-related tasks. Work is assigned by a superior and periodically reviewed while in progress.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This classification is distinguished from Auditor I by the greater complexity of the work; the greater independence of action within the limits of prescribed policies, procedures and professional standards; and by the fact that position incumbent may supervise other auditors on some tasks or projects.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Conducts or participates in financial, compliance, and performance audits and reviews.

Conducts or participates in productivity management studies.

Reviews the goals and management objectives of organizations and the actual performance in attaining them.

Reviews procedural directives.

Conducts or participates in investigations of topical matters of concern.

Assists management on challenges requiring auditor skills.

Reviews the work of other auditors on some tasks or projects.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of basic management, accounting, and auditing principles and procedures.

Knowledge of governmental accounting and auditing principles and procedures.

Knowledge of office procedures and practices including microcomputer activities.

Ability to examine and evaluate financial and operational programs, activities, procedural directives, and records, all of normal complexity.

Ability to record and report the results of this examination and evaluation clearly in writing.

Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation.

Some ability to supervise the work of other auditors.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting and some course work in basic management principles; two (2) years experience in accounting or auditing work; or any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.